Renowned Actor Shri Adil Hussain Addresses EPFO’s 20th RGDE at PDUNASS, New Delhi

The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Ministry of Labour & Employment, hosted the 20th edition of its monthly thought leadership series Re-imagining Governance: Discourse for Excellence (RGDE) on 28th July 2025. The session was conducted in hybrid mode, with participation from across the country.

Celebrated actor and theatre personality Shri Adil Hussain delivered the keynote address on the theme “Speaking to be Understood: From Informing to Connecting.” Known for his work in Indian and international cinema, Shri Hussain engaged the audience through personal anecdotes, theatrical insights, and references from Indian scriptures—offering a deeply reflective take on the art of meaningful communication in public life.

He emphasised that communication is an extension of what one feels, and that authentic engagement arises from clarity of intention and emotional awareness. Highlighting that “everyone has a backstory,” he urged public servants to listen with empathy and context. He also noted that gratitude defines a person, and that recognising the human behind every interaction is essential to effective governance.

The event was chaired by Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Central Provident Fund Commissioner, and presided over by Shri Kumar Rohit, Director, PDUNASS. The session was moderated by Shri Uttam Prakash, Regional PF Commissioner-I and Smt. Udita Choudhary, Retired Additional Central PF Commissioner.

Launched on Good Governance Day, 25th December 2023, the RGDE series has become a platform for cross-sectoral learning within the public sector. It brings together eminent voices from governance, academia, arts, and civil society to spark dialogue on excellence in public administration.

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